Well, we're here.  The new school year has begun.  The books are handed out, the timetable is up on the wal, and today was marked as 'the day'.

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So, this morning (well, beginning last night, actually), my children began coming down with a tummy bug. 

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Currently, I have FIVE of my children lying around groaning, chucking, and all of that WONDERFUL stuff. 

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As well, I seem to have developed an in-grown toenail (ouch), so I'm hobbling around in bare feet, trying desperately not to whack it on any furniture as I escort little ones to the toilet, clean out bowls, offer a cuddle when needed, and such.

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One has to wonder if it's not some sort of conspiracy;  suddenly, on the 'return to school' day, we're all ill! 

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Ah, well;  I did read to them, and we did the 'introduction to history' cd - it's just a classic example of 'the best laid plans'.  I'm sure we'll get through it - and next week, NEXT week...........

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